***** Reminder ***** This Symbol on Skyward means that your student's score has not yet been entered or they have been excused ***** The only time this should concern you is when a quiz or test is showing an * - in which case it will become a zero if they do not schedule a time to take a missed quiz or test prior to the end of the grading period.
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On a different note - we finished our first quarter choice book - the kids did an exceptionally good job of journaling and discussing thier books.  We are choosing a new book for second quarter on Wednesday - look for reading and journaling at home :)  The due dates on library books for this choice book will be December 1st.  


In Civics - we have been learning about the branches of government - the Shut Down - the powers of each branch - the checks on each branch - and Judicial Review (Marbury vs. Madison)

Encourage your student to play icivics.org --- a great site with Civics oriented games developed by Sandra Day O'Connor. 

Finally - we have a quiz on p. 95 Civics tomorrow --- they made color coded flashcards in class today - please ask them a few questions if you get the chance!

NEXT UP - The Bill of Rights (pamphlet project) and our disabilities literature circles.